Segment:
Subcompact car, aimed at budget-conscious buyers and emerging markets.
Key Competitors:
Hyundai i10, Chevrolet Spark, Maruti Suzuki Swift (depending on market).
Value Proposition:
Affordable ownership, practical design, and good fuel efficiency.
Diy Advantage:
Empowers owners to perform repairs and maintenance independently, ensuring quality and saving costs.
Technical Understanding:
Provides in-depth knowledge of vehicle systems for better understanding and proactive care.
Engine Service And Repair:
Detailed procedures for disassembly, assembly, inspection, and repair of engine components including cylinder head, block, pistons, crankshaft, camshafts, valves, and timing systems.
Transmission Service And Repair:
Coverage for manual and automatic transmissions, including clutch, gearbox, torque converter, and shift mechanisms, with diagnostic and repair procedures.
Brake System:
Comprehensive information on hydraulic and mechanical aspects of the braking system, including brake pads, rotors, calipers, master cylinder, ABS, and parking brake.
Electrical System:
Detailed troubleshooting and repair for all electrical circuits, including lighting, power windows, locks, mirrors, horn, and battery/charging systems.
Wiring Diagrams:
Complete electrical wiring schematics for all vehicle systems, aiding in diagnosis and repair of electrical faults.
Suspension:
Repair and replacement procedures for front and rear suspension components, including shock absorbers, struts, control arms, ball joints, and bushings.
Steering:
Information on power steering system, steering column, tie rods, and related components, including maintenance and repair.
Cooling System:
Procedures for radiator, water pump, thermostat, hoses, and coolant, including flushing and refilling.
Fuel Injection And Fuel System:
Detailed coverage of fuel pump, injectors, fuel lines, fuel tank, and emissions control systems.
Emission System:
Information on exhaust system, catalytic converter, oxygen sensors, and emission control devices.
Engine Control System:
Diagnostic procedures and component information for the Powertrain Control Module (PCM), sensors, and actuators.
Chassis And Body:
Body repair procedures, panel replacement, door mechanisms, glass, and structural components.
Restraint System:
Information on airbags, seatbelts, and associated control modules.
Axle:
Front and rear axle repair, differential service, and hub components.
General Maintenance:
Routine maintenance tasks such as oil changes, filter replacements, fluid checks, tire rotation, and battery maintenance.
Troubleshooting:
Systematic diagnostic procedures for identifying and resolving common and complex vehicle issues, including symptom-based troubleshooting guides.
Periodic Lubrication:
Detailed lubrication points, fluid types, and recommended service intervals for all greaseable fittings and vital components.
Depth:
Comprehensive, factory-level detail covering diagnostics, repair, overhaul, and specification data for all major vehicle systems.
Engine Options:
Likely includes 1.2L and 1.4L Duratec petrol engines, and potentially a 1.4L TDCi diesel engine, depending on the specific market of the Figo. (Specific engine details would be within the manual).
Horsepower Range:
Approximately 70-90 hp for petrol variants, and around 68 hp for the diesel variant. (Precise figures are manual-dependent).
Torque Range:
Approximately 110-130 Nm for petrol variants, and around 160 Nm for the diesel variant. (Precise figures are manual-dependent).
Fuel Delivery:
Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) for petrol engines, Common Rail Direct Injection (CRDI) for diesel engines.
Configuration:
Inline 4-cylinder
Valvetrain:
DOHC (Double Overhead Camshafts), typically 16 valves.
Oil Change Interval:
Typically every 10,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first. (Specific interval within manual).
Air Filter Replacement:
Recommended at 20,000 km or as needed based on operating conditions. (Specific interval within manual).
Spark Plug Replacement:
For petrol engines, typically around 60,000 km. (Specific type and interval within manual).
Engine Oil Specification:
API SN/CF, ILSAC GF-5 compliant, viscosity grade 5W-20 or 5W-30. (Refer to manual for exact OEM specification).
Coolant Type:
Ford Super Plus Premium Coolant (Ethylene Glycol based) or equivalent, mixed 50/50 with distilled water.
Brake Fluid Specification:
DOT 4 brake fluid.
Transmission Fluid Manual:
API GL-4, SAE 75W-90 or 80W-90 gear oil. (Refer to manual for specific fill level and type).
Transmission Fluid Automatic:
MERCON V or equivalent automatic transmission fluid. (Refer to manual for specific fill level and type).
Common Wear Items:
Clutch wear, suspension bushings, brake pad/rotor wear, minor electrical gremlins (e.g., switch failures) are common in vehicles of this age and segment.
Potential Diesel Issues:
For diesel variants, potential for injector nozzle issues or turbocharger wear if not properly maintained. (Manual will detail specific diesel engine care).